The answer is many volunteers. We have a team of people on church councils, some of which are getting small and need extra help such as Great Witchingham, Thurning, Lyng, Wood Dalling and Attlebridge/Alderford. We have a good ministry team, some of whom offer services in retirement which is kind and helpful.
 
People are also unaware that this band of people must fundraise not only for the fabric of the church (maintenance, insurance, amenity bills, etc.) and for the vicar for the church too.
 
Central church offers specific grants only and then Norwich diocese asks us to pay around £80,000+ a year for the cost of a vicar and support services. Out of this money we are provided with curates in training, housing costs, the support staff team and much advice.
 
People are generous and help us out as they can, but we really need to have regular donations to help continue to offer open churches. We would love for all our churches to remain open not just for Sunday/midweek services also for weddings, baptisms and funerals, for private prayers, for music and social events, for community fundraising events, for well-being social activities, for extra classroom space (inspired classrooms), for history tours and heritage days and so much more.
 
We need some extra help across our area, so we are asking everyone for a small regular monthly donation to your local church, such as £5, £10 or another amount.

• For Reepham email: treasurerrwv@gmail.com
• For Salle email: jolyonbooth@outlook.com
• For Wood Dalling email: maggie.leveritt@gmail.com
• For Thurning email: beansargent@gmail.com
• Or telephone 01603 879275 and your call will be forwarded.

 
Thank you so much; we appreciate your generosity.
 
Revd Helen Rengert, Team Rector, Reepham and Wensum Valley Team Churches